so in order to fix this espresso machine from finland I need a 220V 1450W power source. I'm wondering if I can build a step up transformer from a flyback transformer from an old CRT. I know it will put out what I need but I don't know if it can sustain it. Thoughts?
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@internetfreak no in europe they have different power, 220V is common and they use stepdown transformers in their products in the case where it's a western product requiring 110V. I'm going to call her in the morning and ask if she would be upset with me if I wired it for both 220V and 110V. It's easier for me to modify the device than to rewire my house for 1.5kW @ 220V single phase
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@graf
auto switching psu 110/240 for global market. they're commonplace and should be inexpensive.
@internetfreak
auto switching psu 110/240 for global market. they're commonplace and should be inexpensive.
@internetfreak
@tobias @internetfreak they moved with this unit they bought in 2000 to canada in 2012. the house they are in currently they paid an electrician to install a single phase 30A 220V outlet, just one, in the kitchen where this device was. I checked the wiring and I checked the fuse panel to make sure and yeah its a full 30A circuit for this machine which is fucking crazy. I don't see any dipswitches but I am going to fully decontrsuct it this week and figure it out
@graf
just so you know, in europe/global appliances, you often see them labelled 240-260v 50-60Hz.
i have seen appliances labelled 110/220 working just fine in a 240 socket.
basically, the PSU needs tolerances for broad application. your only concern is the output. The existing PSU might be fine. or just buy a substitute with matchong output.
don't overcomplicate.
@internetfreak
just so you know, in europe/global appliances, you often see them labelled 240-260v 50-60Hz.
i have seen appliances labelled 110/220 working just fine in a 240 socket.
basically, the PSU needs tolerances for broad application. your only concern is the output. The existing PSU might be fine. or just buy a substitute with matchong output.
don't overcomplicate.
@internetfreak